Getting Acquainted with Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare's school is a grammar school, emphasizing on Latin grammar and not much else. Stratford-on-Avon, England Map of Stratford-on-Avon, England Mind MappingHometownMapEnglish CountrysideThe ParentsInvitationsWeddingChristeningFamily TreeLondon LifeFame and Fortune in LondonThroughout his career...His Leading ActorTheatresLiterary SuccessesObituaryLegacyAnecdoteTimelineInfographicCredits Table of Contents Shakespeare spent a lot of time on the country side acquiring early his love for nature.The beauty of the countryside made a lasting impression on him; it's shown by his references in the plays to animals, birds, and flowers. English Countryside Born on Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandDate: April 23, 1564John Shakespeare, his father, was a prosperous glovemaker.In the meantime, Mary Arden came from a family of good fortune. Shakespeare's mother inherited considerable farm property. The Parents Diversity in London helped Shakespeare learn much about foreign lands and foreign ways without ever leaving England.He became knowledgeable of European countries to set a number of plays in Italy. London Life salut bienvenue Oui/Non S'il vous plaît Au revoir Excusez-moi Comment allez-vous? Time Period of Queen Elizabeth I The GlobeTheatre Shakespeare had departed for London to earn a living as `The Bard of Avon', an English poet and a playwright. His wife was a *Puritan and cannot travel with him; he left his family behind. *Puritans believed that the stage and its actors did much to corrupt people`s morals. English ***You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of

On Saturday afternoon27th of November, 1582Two hours before sunset

All Saints Church, Town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

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William Shakespeare R.S.V.P.French Messanger Boy William was only eighteen years old when he was married to Anne, who was twenty-six at that time and was presumed to be pregnant. Christening Celebration Please join us for a in honor of Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare February 2nd 1585 at 10:00 a.m.Stratford Parish Church, Town of Stratford-upon-AvonWarwickshire, EnglandLuncheon to followThe Bard Residence RSVP to Hamnet and Judith Sadler via Messanger Boy 1 by January 25 Hosted by proud parents Anne and William Shakespeare Hamnet and Judith are twins, named after two of their close friends: Mr. and Mrs. Sadler. Their first child was Susanna, born in May 1583, and was baptized in May 26th in Stratford Parish Church. Fame and Fortune in London Literary successes Poems:Venus and AdonisThe Rape of Lucrece

Tragedies:HamletMacbethRomeo and Juliet

Histories:King Henry VKing Henry VI Part 1King Henry VI Part 2

Comedies:All's Well That Ends WellAs You Like ItMidsummer`s Night DreamThe Twelfth Night He was a member of the Lord Chamberlain`s Men (a playing company for whom William Shakespeare wrote for most of his career).He acquired much property in Stratford, including New Place, to which he eventually retired. Throughout his career... Residence of William S. Reconstructed Property The Lord Chamberlain`s Men(later known as the King`s Men) Theatres In 1594, the theaters reopened after a temporary closing during the bubonic plague epidemic. From that time, Shakespeare concentrated his literary efforts on plays, producing thirty-seven by the time of his retirement in 1610. He learned French in London. Biography of The Bardby Miss Marianne Quintinio Brainstorming William Shakespeare`s Biography Shakespeare Family Tree Hamnet, his only son, died before him.

Property during the sixteenth centuries should bequeath to male heirs.

Prior to his death, he did not have any grandson; New Place Shakespeare Residence was given to Susanna. William Shakespeare`s Timeline William Shakespeare Infographic Obituary In Loving Memory of William ShakespeareApril 23, 1564 - April 23, 1616 Acknowledgement Mr. William Shakespeare, age 52, died at New Place in Old Town Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England , on Saturday, April 23, 1616. The illness that took his life is still a mystery, but some scholars believe that he was sick for over a month before he died.

Born April 23, 1564, in Old Town Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, Shakespeare was an established actor in London who remained one throughout his literary and theatrical career. William Shakespeare was also a member and a play writer of The Lord's Chamberlain Men; he himself performed some secondary roles until retiring in year 1610.

Survivors include William Shakespeare`s longtime companion, Anne; his daughters, Susanna Hall and Judith Quiney; and his sister, Joan Hart, of Warwickshire, England. Funeral Service

Saturday, April 25th 1616SunsetHoly Trinity ChurchBank of the River AvonOld Town Stratford-upon-AvonWarwickshire, England

Rev. Martin Gorick - OfficiatingRev. Margaret Sweet - Assisting Wisdom 4:7-15But the just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honourable comes not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years. Rather, understanding is the hoary crown for men, and an unsullied life, the attainment of old age. Hamnet Shakespeare His greatest legacy -- the plays -- came down to us through the efforts of two actor friends who collected and published them after his death. William Shakespeare`s Leading Actor: Richard Burbage His Legacy Ben Jonson, William`s godson SHAKESPEARE was godfather to one of Ben Jonson's children, and after the christening, being in a deep study, Jonson came to cheer him up, and asked him why he was so melancholy. `No, faith, Ben,' says he, `not I, but I have been considering a great while what should be the fittest gift for me to bestow upon my godchild, and I have resolved at last.'—'I prithee what?' says he.—'I'faith, Ben, I'll e'en give him a dozen good Lattin spoons, and thou shalt translate them.' Anecdote — E. K. Chambers, William Shakespeare. A Study of Facts and Problems (1930), ii. 243 (from `Merry Passages and Jeasts', Harl. MS. 6395, f. 2).<http://www.ourcivilisation.com/smartboard/shop/anecdtes/c16/shkspear.htm> Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore i winged Cupid painted blind.